Horace Belton

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Horace Belton
Born:(1955-07-16)July 16, 1955
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Died:May 28, 2019(2019-05-28) (aged 63)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Career information
Position(s)Running back
CollegeSoutheastern Louisiana
High schoolScotlandville Magnet (LA)
Career history
As player
1977Montreal Alouettes
1978–80Kansas City Chiefs
Career highlights and awards
Honors1977 - Grey Cup Champion

Horace Belton (July 16, 1955 – May 28, 2019) was a Canadian Football League and National Football League running back and Grey Cup champion.

Belton played his college football at Southeastern Louisiana University and began his career in 1977, playing only 2 regular season games for the Montreal Alouettes (rushing for 126 yards). He played in the 1977 Grey Cup, with 12 carries for 36 yards and 4 receptions for 30 yards. He then played 3 seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, as a running back and kick returner, rushing for 486 total yards.

He died on May 28, 2019, aged 63.[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Kerkhoff, Blair. "Former Chiefs running back Horace Belton, who played in KC for Marv Levy, dead at 63". kansascity. Retrieved 2019-05-30.

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